The Salmon Fish Stocking Program…
We are hosting the DNR fish stocking program. Each year, 45,000 Chinook
Salmon are at the foot of A-Dock in a net-pen. The photo above shows the
Salmon being pumped from the DNR truck into their temporary home at Eldean
Shipyard. They usually arive in April and stay with us up to 4 weeks.
The fish are about 3 inches on arrival, and they will be 5 or 6 inches
long when they are released. The longer they are able to stay with us,
the more likely the fish will imprint to Lake Macatawa and return to spawn
in 4 years. There are usually 3 daily feedings (7AM, Noon, and 7PM) where
you can view the fish eating.

Check the base of A-Dock in April/May for the Net Pen and additional
Signage and Information.

The fish-stocking program helps to make the recreational fishing experience
a ton of fun every summer. Check out the Salmon
fishing report for a few helpful tips to catch more fish.